Commodity Sales Specialist – Crude Oil, Fuels & Refining (Fluent French)

About the role

The Commodity Sales Specialist will support S&P Global Commodity Insights' transformation into a customer‑obsessed organization. Based in Abuja, you will use market knowledge and a diagnostic selling approach to turn our data services into tailored solutions for clients in the crude oil, fuels and refining sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Achieve regional net‑sales and retention targets by managing a book of business and collaborating with sales teams.
• Coach generalist sales colleagues on a structured, insight‑driven sales methodology.
• Document pre‑ and post‑sales activities in Salesforce, maintain a robust pipeline, and provide accurate forecasts.
• Travel up to 20% for conferences, regional seminars and client meetings.
• Work with cross‑functional oil teams to develop strategy, expand offerings and support ad‑hoc projects.
• Present commodity insights and demonstrate how product features solve client workflow challenges.

Required profile

• Fluent in English and French (verbal and written).
• Minimum 3 years experience in crude oil, fuels or refining markets, or a solution‑selling background.
• Strong communication, presentation, collaboration and influencing abilities.
• Team‑player with solid organizational skills.

Required skills

• Salesforce